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# MDA Principal Senior Signal / Data Analyst

- **Company:** Gov Solutions Group
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $155,000.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Microsoft Outlook, MATLAB, Microsoft PowerPoint
- **Published:** June 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=78d864bc08c7741b

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Word embeddings?, * Bachelor's degree with 20+ years of experience, or Master's Degree with 12+ years experience.

 * Interim Security clearance.
 * Experience in a minimum of 2 of the following areas: trajectory/kinematic simulation, EO/IR sensor exploitation, RF sensor exploitation, geodesy.
 * Strong communication skills and the ability to work well alone and with a team

Position Desired:

 * B.S. in Engineering or Physics highly desired
 * M.S. in Engineering or Physics
 * Active Security Clearance desired.
 * Experience working independently and/or leading sub-teams to analyze and resolve problems
 * Skilled in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
 * Skilled in use of Matlab, and TAOS software
 * Familiar with STK software
 * Experience with missiles, targets, missile defense systems or hypersonic weapons

## Description

* Support the development, integration, analysis, and documentation of target analysis products for pre-mission and post-mission activities for all MDA Flight Tests
 * Plan test activities and provide recommendations for team assignments to support mission activities
 * Contribute to development of Target Vehicle notional trajectories, flight scenarios, and debris scenes
 * Deploy for test missions and develop data analysis products such as Target Best Estimated Trajectory (BET), Target Quick-look Brief, and Target Launch Time within required 24-hour (quick-look) timeframe, ensuring accuracy of data products
 * Participate in target development and test planning activities such as Target System Readiness Reviews, Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, Target and Test Readiness Reviews, providing analysis and recommendations
 * Prepare technical reports and/or briefings on various technical aspects of Flight Test Targets
 * Other duties as assigned


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